British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 15th December 2023

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Disordered

Disordered

Episode 2 - Light, Dark, Light

Dogged by mental health issues and money worries, Hector ducks and dives and finally manages to borrow some cash and find some light after all the darkness.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
TNT Sports 1 logo 6:30pm
30 min
Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout. Andrew Mensah

Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout

Episode 2 - Sheffield FC - The World's First Football Club

This is where football started back in 1857. Without Sheffield FC we would never have had Pele, Messi or Crouchy. Andrew meets the chairman, Richard Tims, to find out about the birth of club football and how Sheffield FC were responsible for creating some of the rules we still play today. Andrew then takes on Benni Ndlovu, Sheffield FC's star forward, in a set of challenges based on the first rules of the game.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

2023 Christmas Specials, Episode 1

Topical comedy as everyone's favourite impressions show returns... with a festive twist. This episode features the Rwanda migrant crisis, Tory factionalism, Sir Kier Starmer's latest policy and troubling times for The Wombles.

BBC Three 7pm (repeat)
Chicken Run

Chicken Run

Award-winning animation telling the story of a band of hens doomed to a life of egg-laying on a Yorkshire chicken farm.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Mother Nature's Son

Rodney's talk of environmental pollution brings him a strange ally when Del becomes a friend of the Earth. Of course, he's got a scam going and it involves a joint venture with the Water Board - but they are a silent partner!

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Rob Beckett, Jill Scott, Mo Gilligan, Romesh Ranganathan, Patrice Evra, Micah Richards, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Series 18, Christmas Special

In this Christmas special, Romesh and the gang are joined in the studio for festive fun and games by Manchester United and French International legend Patrice Evra as well as award-winning comedian Rob Beckett. Together, the gang make a special visit to Brentford FC to cook up a Christmas lunch for the players...

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 8pm
60 min
Max Boyce At 80. Max Boyce

Max Boyce At 80

A look at Boyce's career as a comedian, singer, songwriter and 'people's poet', as he celebrates two major milestones - 50 years on stage and his 80th birthday. Max himself looks back at his achievements and lifts the lid on his private life at home in Glyneath. Featuring contributors including Rob Brydon, Michael Sheen, Katherine Jenkins and Cerys Matthews.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. David Mitchell

Would I Lie To You?

Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Christopher Eccleston, Sophie Willan, Guz Khan and Gloria Hunniford join David Mitchell and Lee Mack for the game show, trying to hoodwink their opponents with festive fibs or facts about themselves. Whose family hold a festive sweepstake to decide what time they will fall asleep on Christmas Day? Did one of the ex-teacher panellists really play walk-on music to impress the pupils when they entered the classroom? Rob Brydon hosts the festive fun.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 16 - Geometry

With Rob Brydon, Johnny Vegas and David Mitchell.

BBC Three 8:20pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep

Shaun The Sheep

Christmas Special - The Flight Before Christmas

Shaun's seasonal excitement turns to dismay when a farmhouse raid to get bigger stockings for the Flock inadvertently leads to Timmy going missing. Can Shaun get Timmy back before he becomes someone else's present?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas)

Ghosts

Series 4, Christmas Special - It's Behind You

The Ghosts, touched by Alison's thoughtful generosity, are inspired to give her a special Christmas present in return - but with Alison due back in a matter of hours, can they pull off their ambitious plan in time? Mike's loaded Tupperware comes in handy when their journey hits a bump in the road, forcing them to reassess their Christmas day plans. And Kitty gets her moment in the spotlight thanks to a much-needed pep talk from a surprising source.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited Guests

After Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Kirsty Young

Have I Got News For You

Series 66, Episode 10

Writer and broadcaster Kirsty Young takes up the reins as host. Writer and director Armando Iannucci and comedian Phil Wang join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to poke fun at the week's headlines.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Tommy Tiernan, Stephen Fry, Sarah Millican, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 9 - Messing With Your Mind

With Tommy Tiernan, Sarah Millican and Josh Widdicombe.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
TV Flashback. Kiri Pritchard-McLean

TV Flashback

Series 8, Episode 5 - Pets And Wildlife

Kiri Pritchard-McLean's trawl through the BBC archives proves the Welsh are a nation of animal-lovers.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Two Doors Down. Image shows left to right: Sandra (Maggie O'Neill), Graham (Alexander Kirk), Gordon (Kieran Hodgson)

Two Doors Down

Series 7, Episode 4 - Carvery

Ian and Gordon arrange a Father's Day treat for both sets of parents - a trip to a carvery. Having guilt-tripped her way to an invitation, Christine also attends.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2015, Christmas Special - Mammy's Christmas Punch

Agnes Brown is determined to have a safe and peaceful Christmas at home this year. But with Mark and Betty rowing over the reappearance of his first love, Bubbles, with carol singers haunting Agnes's every waking hour, and with Buster installing a new Christmas tree with a very unusual safety feature, how will Agnes survive?!

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Breeders

Breeders

Series 4, Episode 10 - No Matter What: Part 2

Jackie's health is continuing to worsen. Paul helps out a distressed Luke.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows left to right: Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies

QI

Series T, Christmas Special - Toys, Tinsel, And Turkeys

Time to talk turkey! Sandi and Alan gather round the tree with Gyles Brandreth, Chris McCausland and Aisling Bea to tear into toys, teddy bears, and other festive topics starting with "T" ... featuring personal appearances by the President of the Magic Circle and probably the world's most popular bear.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 29, Episode 6

Adam, Josh and Alex are joined by guests Joanna Lumley, Ahir Shah and James Blunt.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2015, New Year Special - Mammy's Widow's Memories

When a handsome stranger appears in Foley's Pub, everyone presumes he must be after Cathy. But the stranger reveals he only has eyes for one special woman: Agnes Brown herself. Will Agnes go on her first date in years? And if she does, who's in for the bigger surprise: Agnes Brown, or the stranger?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 31, Episode 11 - Imelda Staunton, Ncuti Gatwa, Jamie Dornan, Jack Lowden, Gregory Porter

Imelda Staunton says she was inconsolable when The Queen died, Jamie Dornan talks about doing his own stunts, Jack Lowden reveals an unlikely passion, Ncuti Gatwa says the Whovians have found him, and Gregory Porter performs live in the studio.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
90 min
Ben Elton

Ben Elton Live

Nearly 40 years ago, Ben Elton exploded into the national consciousness, hosting Channel 4's groundbreaking Saturday Live. Now, after over 15 years away from stand-up, Elton returns to the medium he did so much to define. Recorded in 2022 at the Palace Theatre in Southend.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - Barbara's Old Ring

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Royles' and Barbara's gone overboard with the presents. "If you can't spoil your family at Christmas, when can you?" she asks, having spent a whole two hours in Poundland.

BBC Three 11:35pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Miss Gulliver (Sarah Solemani), Fraser (Mathew Horne), Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 2, Christmas Special

Following Pickwell's departure, Mr Fraser appoints Alfie writer and director of the annual Christmas play: will it be Robocop or The Nutcracker? Miss Gulliver's keen that he and his class help at the soup kitchen.

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